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💡 Solution & Explanation

Correct answer: \(\text{D}\). For substitution, \(\mathrm{S_N1}\) follows carbocation stability and may rearrange/racemise; \(\mathrm{S_N2}\) requires backside attack and gives inversion. Recovered question text: 45. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding benzyl chloride? (a) It gives white precipitate with alcoholic AgNO3. (b) It is an aromatic compound with substitution in the side chain. (c) It undergoes nucleophilic substitution reaction. (d) It is less reactive than vinyl chloride.